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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.35, 1,314.96 and 688.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.35, 1,314.96 and 688.85 is: 950.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.35 : 1,314.96 = 688.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.35/1,314.96 = 688.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.35x = 1,314.96 × 688.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.35x = 905,810.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,810.20/953.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.13

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